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Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,155

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,972

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $3,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelRioElantra
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,755 $21,700
Base Invoice $19,667 $20,766
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo tray 80 80
Floor mats 120 125
Ultimate Package   2,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   275
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo tray 67 64
Floor mats 97 100
Ultimate Package   2,184
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   248
Options (change) 550 2,880
Options (change) 455 2,596
Destination 850 825
Total Price $22,155 $25,405
Total Invoice $20,972 $24,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,877
Model Year20162015
ModelRioElantra
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4145hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/37 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$22,155$25,405
Adjustments for Features0-1,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,155$24,000
Total Invoice$20,972$24,187
Adjustments for Features0-1,338
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,972$22,849

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20162015
ModelRioElantra
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration $50
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive, small $5
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$1,525$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,338

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20162015
ModelRioElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length172.0 in179.1 in
Width67.7 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,729 lb.2,818 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Pandora internet radio connectivity0Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested187571%
Total Not Requested75029%

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